Lesson 2

Question 1

four eras in the history of nutrition as a science:

Answer 1

Naturalistic Era (400 B.C. to 1750 A.D.)
Chemical Analytical Era (1750-1900)
Biological Era (1900-1955)
Cellular Era (1955-1980)

Question 2

the Greek physician, the “Father of Medicine” said, “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.”

• was the first physician to show
  an interest in nutrition.

Answer 2

Hippocrates

Question 2

Attempts to demonstrate the effect of
food and exercise to one’s health.

Answer 2

NATURALISTIC ERA
(400 B.C-1750 A.D.)

Question 3

was squeezed on the eye to treat eye
diseases, connected to Vitamin A
deficiency.

Answer 3

juice of liver

Question 4

was used to cure athlete’s foot

Answer 4

Garlic

Question 4

During the Victorian age, scientific and
medical development increased
exponentially.

Answer 4

CHEMICAL ANALYTICAL ERA (1750A.D. - 1900 A.D)

Question 5

the “Father of Nutrition and Chemistry.”

Answer 5

Antoine Lavoisier

Question 6

discovered the term “vitamins” as essential factors in the diet.

Answer 6

Casimir Funk,

Question 7

The term vitamin—first
called

Answer 7

vital and amine (ammonia)

Question 8

More discoveries of factors with vitamin-
like properties.

Emphasis was made on the study of
relationships existing between nutrients
and their biological roles and determination of human dietary
requirements.

Role of nutrition education was focused in
this period

Answer 8

BIOLOGICAL ERA ( 1900-1995)

Question 9

the history of nutrition in the Philippines may be divided into 5 periods

Answer 9

1903 - 1923
1923 - 1943
world war II - 1960
1960 - 1980
1981 - present

Question 10

the National Research Council
(NRC) of the Philippines was established

Answer 10

1932

Question 11

considered the Father of Nutrition in The Philippines.

Answer 11

Francisco O. Santos,

Question 12

known as the Rice Enrichment Law was passed

Answer 12

R.A 832

Question 13

a private agency, was organized by prominent men of Science, with the objective of helping improve the
health of the people through assistance
programs on foods and nutrition, and
agriculture throughout the Philippines to
solve the malnutrition problem in the
country. The NFP was founded by National
Scientist, Dr. Juan Salcedo, Jr.

Answer 13

1959- Nutrition Foundation of the
Philippines (NFP)

Question 14

The Department of Health
established the National Nutrition
Program

Answer 14

July 1, 1960

Question 15

An Act Regulating the Practice of Nutrition
and Dietetics in The Philippines, repealing
for The Purpose Presidential Decree No.
1286, Known as the “Nutrition and
Dietetics Decree of 1977”

Answer 15

Republic Act No.10862, May 25, 2016

Question 16

refers to a registered and licensed person who holds a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card issued by the Board and the Commission pursuant to this Act

Answer 16

Nutritionist-Dietitian

Question 17

Is a bona fide holder of a certificate of
registration issued by the Board of
nutrition and Dietetics.

Answer 17

Registered Nutritionist - Dietitian

Question 18

It is a member of the management team
and effects the nutritional care groups
through the management of foodservice
systems that provide optimal nutrition
and quality food.

Answer 18

Administrative Dietitian R.D

Question 19

is a member of health care team and
affects the nutritional care of individuals
and groups for health maintenance

Assess nutritional needs, develops and
implements nutritional care plans, and
evaluates and reports these results
appropriately.

Answer 19

Clinical Dietitian, R.D

Question 20

With specialized community dietetic
preparation, function as a member of the
community health team in assessing
nutritional needs of individual and groups.

Answer 20

Community Dietitian R.D

Question 21

With experience in administrative or
clinical dietetic practice, affects the
management of human effort and
facilitating resources by advice or
services in nutritional care.

Answer 21

Consultant Dietitian, R.D

Question 22

With advanced preparation in dietetics or
education, plans, conducts, and
evaluates educational programs in one or
more dietetic subject matter areas.

Answer 22

Teaching Dietitian R.D

Question 23

often assigned in nursing homes,
community sponsored homes for the
aged and hospitals for people aged 60
and above whose health constitution
requires special diet considerations due
to their diminished metabolic rates

Answer 23

Gerontological Nutritionist–Dietitians

Question 24

give private consultations to assess their
client’s lifestyle, eating habits, training
schedule and use of medications and
supplements, along with setting short and
long-term goals.

Answer 24

Sports and Fitness Nutritionist

Question 25

plan and conduct food service or
nutritional programs to assist in the
promotion of health and control of
disease; supervise activities of a
department providing quantity food
services, counsel individuals, or conduct
nutritional research.

Answer 25

Therapeutic Nutritionist-Dietitian

Question 26

responsible for the day to day
management of food services in health
care facilities, cafeterias, catering and
hospitality establishments.

Answer 26

Food Service Supervisor

Question 27

directly supervise and coordinate
activities of workers engaged in
preparing and serving food.

Answer 27

Canteen Supervisor

Question 28

supervises workers in the process of
food production, ensures safety and
sanitation and creating products that
are of high quality

Answer 28

Nutritionist-Dietitian in Quality Control
Department

Question 29

in charge in overseeing that food
products are prepared properly not only
considering palatability but as well as
observing the nutritional content in each
item.

Answer 29

Nutritionist-Dietitian in the test kitchen
(Product Development)

Question 30

work in a wide variety of restaurants,
including fast food, hotels and
institutional cafeterias, such as hospitals
and schools. In a small establishment,
the food service manager may
responsible for most of the activities in
the kitchen and with service staff.

Answer 30

Food Service Manager

Question 31

also known as personal care
consultants, advise clients on weight
loss and healthy living. They may also
provide advice on nutrition and
relaxation.

Answer 31

Weight Loss Consultant

Question 33

head of the Nutrition department in a
hospital or nutrition facility

Answer 33

Chief Nutritionist-Dietitian